The midfielder was in fine form in the win over Stoke City.
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry was once again in fine form for Everton as they beat Stoke City this weekend.
The Blues hosted Mark Hughes’ side at Goodison Park as they looked for their first home win under Ronald Koeman.
They managed to get just that too as a penalty from Leighton Baines secured a 1-0 for his side, with the goal later credited as an own goal against Shay Given.
Everton’s Leighton Baines takes a penalty that results in an own goal by Stoke City’s Shay Given
The clean sheet was warmly welcomed and key to them getting it was the all-action performance of veteran Gareth Barry in the middle of the park.
He managed 89 touches in total, the most of any player in the game, with all of those proving to be successful.
Defensively he was a rock, winning three tackles, two interceptions and posting 11 ball recoveries, all of which were the most of any Blues star.
Everton’s Leighton Baines celebrates their first goal with teammates
Indeed, the latter was the most of any outfield player in the game, further highlighting his impressive display.
His passing was also impressive as he registered 68 accurate passes in total, again the most of any player, with two of those key passes, and enjoyed an overall pass success of 87% in a superb performance.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman before the match
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